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2. LOAD PATH EXAMPLES

UNIFORM LOADS ON RAFTERS AND FLOOR JOISTS
Remember that rafters and floor joists are just small beams with lighter load requirements.  They are usually spaced at regular intervals and are often connected to a communal diaphragm of plywood or similar material. Their loading condition is usually a simple uniform load.

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